Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Division of Adult Dentistry

Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Division of Adult Dentistry

Requisition Number FE03090

Working Title

Department Name 7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non- CODA
accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice
dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated.

Required Related Experience N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Maintenance of Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification.

Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry seeks to recruit a full-time faculty member who will work in the Division of Adult Dentistry, to provide and enhance direct patient care at Kentucky Clinic, participate in the didactic and clinical training of the Division's General Practice Residency ( GPR ) Program including attending clinical and on-call coverage for residents.

Responsibilities include providing direct patient care at the Kentucky Clinic and supervising General Practice Residency ( GPR ) residents in their clinical care of patients including conducting seminars and lectures for residents. The position will support the clinical mission of the UK college of dentistry and division of Adult Dentistry and requires a working relationship with clinical faculty of other divisions in the college of Dentistry and various departments in UKHealthcare. The faculty member will function as a full-time member of the Division of Adult Dentistry, Department of Oral Health Science.Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. John Burt (see application details). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Please also include contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Demonstrate ability in a clinical and didactic teaching.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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